November 6 – Election Day

As a reminder, there is no school for all Ann Arbor Public Schools students on Tuesday, November 6^th. School will resume on Wednesday, November 7^th. 

Halloween Candy

Halloween candy is not allowed at school. When children bring their candy to school it becomes a distraction to learning. Please keep the candy at home. Thank you for your help! 

Colder Weather

As a friendly reminder, please send your children to school with the appropriate clothing to be outside for recess. It's important for kids to be outside playing together and getting some exercise. Please send them with a coat, hat, gloves, etc. and we will be sure to have them wear it. 

AAPAC, Ann Arbor Parent Advisory Committee, Meeting For Parents/Guardians of Students with an IEP or 504 Plan

Next meeting: Monday November 5, 2018

District Reading Initiative, Upper Level–Sarah Andrew-Vaughn, District Dept. Chair, 6-12, English Language Arts

Pending: New Adapted Sexual Health Curriculum for Self-Contained Classroom Students–Shalyn Yandura Furton, Autism Spectrum Disorder Coordinator, SISS

Important: Location for November 5 (only) is Slauson Middle School Media Center.

Parent-Teacher Conferences – In Full Swing!

If you have not yet set a time with your child's teacher, please reach out to him or her this week. Conference nights are scheduled for October 29 and November 1. 

Early Release Day – Wednesday, October 24

All AAPS elementary students will be released at 1:29 PM on Wednesday, October 24. All teachers will participate in professional development in the afternoon. Please plan to pick your child up on this day at 1:29 PM. Lunch will be served at school, buses will run as normal and will depart Mitchell by 1:40 PM. Buses will run the regular routes. 

Mitchell PTO Fall Festival – Friday, October 26 at 6:00 PM

The annual Mitchell PTO fall festival will be held on Friday, October 26 beginning at 6:00 PM. The fall festival is a fun family event with games, food and music that celebrates fall. Students are welcome to wear costumes to the fall festival but not during the school day. This is a family event, please:

·       Children May Only Attend with a Parent or Guardian

·       No Scary Costumes

·       No Weapons or Weapon Replicas

·       No Fake Blood

Thank you for your help in making this an enjoyable festival for all students! 

Mitchell PTO Meeting – All Are Welcome!

The Mitchell PTO will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, October 16 at 6:00 PM in the school media center. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

Parent-Teacher Conferences – Starting Soon!

Mitchell parent-teacher conferences are coming soon! If you have not yet set a time with your child's teacher, please reach out to him or her this week. Conference nights are scheduled for October 25, October 29 and November 1. 

Camp Storer

During the week of October 15, Mitchell fifth grade students will have the opportunity to attend a three-day, two-night camp event at Camp Storer. This is an annual trip taken by our fifth-grade students each year and is designed to build, among other things, community, friendship and teamwork skills. It is always a highly anticipated event and the kids have a great time. I'd like to say thank you to the fifth-grade teachers who commit to this event and to the Mitchell PTO for supporting this trip! 

Fun Run – Thank You!

Thank you to all the parents and PTO members who helped to run a successful and enjoyable Fun Run for the Mitchell students. We all had a great time running together and enjoying the day!